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Yunis Family History

Yunis Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Yūnis a variant of Yūnus the name of a prophet.

(see Yunus compare Yunes and Younis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yunis family from?

You can see how Yunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yunis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yunis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yunis families in 1920.
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What did your Yunis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yunis. 34% of Yunis men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Yunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 200 immigration records available for the last name Yunis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Yunis. For the veterans among your Yunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yunis in 1965 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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